Apollo Hospital

Our spot is right near the bus stand in Uklana Mandi, which means we see a lot of people from all over Hisar. It’s a dusty part of town, especially when the buses pull in and out all day long. You can hear the conductors shouting destinations from our front door. We’re located in a convenient place for anyone traveling, so the lobby is rarely empty. We keep a big container of cold water near the entrance because it gets incredibly hot out there in the Mandi. The staff usually arrives early to sweep out the dust that blows in overnight. It’s a bit of a constant battle, but we keep at it. The floors are tiled and easy to clean, which is good because we get a lot of mud when it rains. We have a few benches that have seen better days, but they’re sturdy enough for the crowds. The noise from the bus stand is just background music to us now; we don't even notice the horns anymore. There’s a tea stall just a few doors down that everyone goes to during breaks. Most of us have worked here long enough to know the regular travelers who pass by. We focus on getting through the daily list of tasks and making sure anyone who walks in gets a bit of help or a place to sit. It’s a simple, functional place in a very busy corner of Hisar. We keep the registers updated by hand and make sure the files are in order for the next day.